Wave Mechanics Question 727
Question: Two similar sonometer wires given fundamental frequencies of 500Hz. These have same tensions. By what amount the tension be increased in one wire so that the two wires produce 5 beats/sec
[RPET 1999]
Options:
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 4%
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
To produce 5 beats/sec. Frequency of one wire should be increase up to 505 $ Hz $ . i.e. increment of 1% in basic frequency. $ n\propto \sqrt{T} $ or $ T\propto n^{2} $
Therefore $ \frac{\Delta T}{T}=2\frac{\Delta n}{n} $
Therefore percentage change in Tension = $ 2,(1%)=2% $
BETA
